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Please join the LYNBROOK PTSA on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the LHS Auditorium for an informative, eye-opening presentation by SJPD Officer Mini Le, Western Division Crime Prevention Specialist about cyberbullying and internet safety. Learn valuable tips on how to help students be safe and smart online.

Mark you calendar for the Principal's Coffee & Chat, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Spend an hour at the Lynbrook Library visiting with other parents and with Maria Jackson, the Lynbrook High School Principal.

This is the last Principal's Coffee of the 2017-18 school year. We will be discussing the Parent Survey Results and other topics as they are raised.

Lynbrook is hosting the Mona Schlieper Winter Invitational on Saturday, March 10th.
Winter Percussion Performances start at 2 and Winter Guard Performances start at 4:45, all performances will be in the gym. Admission is $10 and supports Lynbrook's

The annual crab feed and gourmet Asian fusion dinner is Friday, March 30th at De Anza College from 5:30-8 pm. A special fundraising evening hosted by the FUHS Foundation with music, a jewelry raffle and silent auction! Tickets are now on sale online and in person at Lynbrook through Maya Baba (408-366-7702). Additional details and to purchase tickets online click here.

Progress Reports will be posted to the Infinite Campus portal on March 2nd, log into your Infinite Campus account after 3 pm and click on the REPORTS area to download the progress report. Here is the link to Infinite Campus: https://campus.fuhsd.org/campus/portal/fremont.jsp If you need help accessing your Infinite Campus account, please email Thao Nguyen.

The class of 2020 is holding a fundraiser at Chipotle on S. De Anza Blvd. on Saturday, February 10 from 5-9 pm. Show the cashier the digital flyer (i.e. on your smartphone) or the printable flyer , attached below prior to paying. If you don't have the flyer just mention to the cashier prior to paying that you are participating in the fundraiser for Lynbrook Class of 2020.

[*NOTE: Don't place Chipotle orders online, as these won't count toward the fundraiser.] 50% of the proceeds (!!!) from your purchases goes to the class of 2020. FYI, this is a generous portion compared to other places. Chipotle only offers this deal once a year, so let's make this one count!

Registration for AP Testing begins on Monday, January 29th in the ASB office. Registration ends on Thursday, March 1st. There is no registration during our February break, February 19-23. You will need your student ID and all testing fees at the time of registration, testing fees can be paid by cash or check made out to FUHSD.

As you know, at the end of the 2016-17 school year, the Fremont Union High School District came to an agreement with certificated staff to align the schedules of our five high schools so that the instructional day would begin no earlier than 8 a.m. starting in the 2018-19 school year.

The decision to adjust and realign our school schedules grew out of the work of the FUHSD Wellness Taskforce in 2016-2017. Using the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on School Start Times for Adolescents as a starting point, the task force then gathered data from District surveys of parents and students as well as the experiences of surrounding districts that had realigned their schedules. All of this analysis reinforced the notion that starting school later would deliver better health results for students and families.

To fully implement these changes, the District formed a Bell Schedule Committee, made up of teachers from across all five campuses, to consider specific changes to the bell schedule and the logistical issues that these changes could trigger. The creation of the staff committee allowed for more thoughtful planning and consideration of the many minute details that impact the building of the master schedule.

Attached is the detailed bell schedule that will be in place at our campus in Fall 2018. Under the new schedule, there will be no change in the number of instructional minutes during the school year.

In addition to the later start time, two key changes were made to support student learning. First, all campuses will now have three tutorial periods for students (with no loss of tutorial minutes for any school site). Also, to better support our goals of curricular alignment and collaboration, teachers will have an additional hour of collaboration per week. (Please note, when collaboration is indicated on the attached schedule, this denotes time dedicated to staff professional development. Students are not required to be at school during this time.)

We greatly appreciate the contributions of our parent, student and staff communities in working towards a schedule change that we believe will positively impact our District as a whole. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

IT IS FLU SEASON! This flu season as anticipated is a bad one.The decision to keep your child home is not an easy one to make. Keeping ill children home from school is intended to protect, not only the ill child, but also classmates and instructional staff. Please read the attached Illness Guidelines, and students exhibiting symptoms should be kept home. Classrooms are being stocked with facial tissues to cover coughs and sneezes. Please see the attached Tips For Parents from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

Findings from Stress in America™ in 2013 indicated that American teens’ stress level far exceeds the healthy index (5.8 vs. 3.9 on a 10-point scale) and tops adults’ (5.8 for teens vs. 5.1 for adults).

As a result of stress, 31% teens reported feeling overwhelmed; 30% reported feeling depressed or sad, and 36% reported fatigue. 42% of teens indicated not knowing how to manage stress.

Please join us on:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 6:30PM-8:30 PM

LHS Auditorium

1280 Johnson Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Stress persisting at high levels for a long time, can have lasting negative effects on health and cause anxiety, high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, as well as contribute to diseases such as depression, etc. How can parents and community members better understand and support our teenagers’ optimal development?

Speaker: G. Julie Xie, Ph.D.，Licensed Educational Psychologist, 18 years of experience as a School Psychologist.

Mark you calendar for the Principal's Coffee & Chat, Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Spend an hour at the Lynbrook Library visiting with other parents and with Maria Jackson, the Lynbrook High School Principal.

Do you plan to take the SAT this Spring? Students who learn test-taking techniques & strategies can significantly raise their confidence and their SAT scores. The PTSA is proud to offer an on-campus SAT Prep Class, “How to MASTER the SAT” taught by Future Path Prep. Future Path Prep will give you the critical skills you need for success on the new SAT! Classes start on February 5th at 7:00 pm in the Lynbrook High School Library.

The cost is only $125! Space is limited! Register online at www.futurepathprep.com or complete the attached registration form; turn in the completed form and your check made payable to Future Path Prep in the Lynbrook Main Office.

The APLAC Diagnostic is on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 7:35 AM in the LHS cafeteria. The deadline for registration of the APLAC Diagnostic is 4:00 PM on Monday, January 29, 2018. If you have questions about the APLAC Diagnostic, please contact Mr. Richmond in room 213.APLAC Diagnostic Test registration linkThe APUSH Diagnostic is on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at 7:35 AM in the LHS cafeteria (bring a #2 pencil). The deadline for registration of the APUSH Diagnostic is 4:00 PM on Monday, February 26, 2018. If you have questions about the APUSH Diagnostic, please contact Mr. Martel in room 511.APUSH Diagnostic Test registration link

First semester grades will be posted to the Infinite Campus Portal on January 12th after 3 pm. You may download the first-semester grade reports by logging into your Infinite Campus account and clicking on the REPORTS area. Here is the link to Infinite Campus: https://campus.fuhsd.org/campus/portal/fremont.jsp If you need help accessing your Infinite Campus account, please email Thao Nguyen. First-semester grade reports will be mailed on Wednesday. We realize that this is a bit later than usual; however, there were district-wide technical issues with School Loop that caused the delay. The problem has been resolved so you will see the physical copy of the report card in the mail after Wednesday.

The AMC math contest is Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30 am, Please fill out the following form if you would like to participate: https://goo.gl/forms/uvOL08X3eTmiiLny2 The last day to sign up on the form will be Wednesday, January 10. Please pay at the top of the quad during brunch or lunch before Friday, January 12 to reserve your spot. The cost is $3.

One of the best ways to prepare for the SAT is to practice. There are many SAT and ACT prep classes in the marketplace - and we encourage you to do your research and find the best fit for your student.
The PTSA has partnered with several reputable SAT/ACT prep classes to offer our students the convenience of a familiar location and discounted prices. The courses are typically held on campus in the evenings and/or weekends. For information on classes and dates visit https://lynbrook.schoolloop.com/testprep.

Monday, December 4th is the very last day seniors can add colleges to their college list and the final senior folder deadline. This must be completed in person with Ms. Weaver in the office by 3:15 pm. If you have already added or made changes to your list, you cannot do so again. Be confident in the list you have made and know that changes are not necessary.

In partnership with FUHSD, De Anza College will be offering ‘Creative Minds’, a humanities course, on Lynbrook’s campus beginning January 8 through March 30. The class is open to only juniors and seniors and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:20 PM. in Rm 78. Juniors and seniors seeking to earn transferrable credit, this may be a great community college course to get ahead!

Please see your guidance counselor for more information about how to register for Creative Minds by the Dec 7th deadline.

Time is running out! Buy a senior ad for the yearbook today. Seniors and their parents may buy an ad for individuals, friend groups, club officers, etc. The last deadline is December 8th at 3:30 pm in the office. Forms can be found on the Valhalla page on the Lynbrook website at lhs.fuhsd.org/yearbook or email us at valhallaseniorads@ gmail.com.

Join us for the 37th Annual Lynbrook Holiday Craft Faire, Saturday, November 18th from 9 am - 4 pm featuring handcrafted items from over 100 vendors. It is one of the largest in the West Valley and the perfect place to find a gift for young and old alike. Enjoy hot food, great music, bake sale, artwork and raffles. Free Admission. Benefits Lynbrook's Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble. Come rain or shine.

Junior Guidance Night for Students and Parents/Guardians is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The event begins promptly at 6:45 pm in the auditorium with a large group opening, with sessions that follow. Families may choose to attend two of the following sessions:

-- Exploring Options Beyond High School—understanding what choices students have from following high school

--Community College Options: Understanding different degree and transfer options and how to take colleges classes while still in high school

-- California State University (CSU) Admissions: understand what the CSU campuses have to offer and information on what impaction means for you

--University of California (UC) Admissions: Highlights from across the 9 UC campuses, what admission officers look for

--The College Admissions Game—What selective colleges look for on an application.

Second progress reports will be posted to the Infinite Campus portal on Monday, November 13th. After 3 pm on the 13th, log into your Infinite Campus account and click on the REPORTS area to download the progress report. Here is the link to Infinite Campus: https://campus.fuhsd.org/campus/portal/fremont.jsp If you need help accessing your Infinite Campus account, please email Thao Nguyen. The end of the 1st semester is December 14th.

Students walk or bike to school on Wednesday, November 1st to get some fresh air and enjoy the crisp morning. You will receive a ticket as you walk or bike onto campus, which can be exchanged at the main gate for a healthy treat between 9:00 am-9:15 am only.

‘Conversations with the Counselors’ an event exclusively for LHS sophomore families is November 1st at 7:45-9:00 am. Informal, casual discussions in small groups, no formal presentation prepared. The conversations in each group will be participant-directed, we’ll talk about any topics, questions, and concerns you bring up in your small group. Bring your questions regarding course planning, college eligibility, college admissions, clubs or activities, volunteering, stress management, or just about anything guidance-related! Please find details and registration information in the October newsletter.

In preparations for Halloween, please take a moment to read the following policies about costumes:

Lynbrook High School encourages students to wear school-appropriate costumes for Halloween on October 31st. Be creative and have fun--but stay within the following guidelines.

Costumes must not include any reference to drugs, alcohol or violence.

No fake weapons should be part of the outfit.

Costumes should provide sufficient coverage. Overtly "sexy" costumes are not appropriate for school.

Finally, costumes should not use stereotypes of one's own or another culture to create a look.

Furthermore, no one on campus will be allowed to wear costumes in the style of a “creepy clown,” even in a satirical manner, as it may be perceived by others familiar with this recent phenomenon to be menacing or threatening in nature. In addition no one will be allowed to wear any costumes that cover faces or masks their identities: no masks, face covering, or face paint.

Thank you for your cooperation. See Mr. Wong or Mr. Ramirez if you have questions.

Freshman Guidance Night for students and parents/guardians is Thursday, October 26th in the auditorium and will begin at 7:00 pm. The LHS Guidance Team will cover topics ranging from course selection to college planning to campus resources. Both students and parents/guardians are invited to attend this event. The presentation concludes with some time allowed for questions. We hope to see you there.

Mark you calendar for the Principal's Coffee & Chat, October 24, 2017, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Spend an hour at the Lynbrook Library visiting with other parents and with Maria Jackson, the Lynbrook High School Principal.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the LHS College & Career Center from 4-5:30 PM for what promises to be an excellent, hands-on presentation by Lynbrook parent and author, Umair Khan, as he helps students write a high impact college essay. If you have not put the finishing touches on your essay or are feeling overwhelmed about even starting one, don’t miss this great opportunity.

Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who registered for the PSAT – The PSAT is this Saturday. Remember to arrive on campus by 7:45 am. Your room assignment will be posted in front of the library.

If you have any questions, please see Ms. Weaver in the Guidance Office.

Support our schools and get organized! Reduce the clutter by donating your unloved clothes, books, household items, and electronics. Donations will support Goodwill’s job education and The Foundation’s programs that support STEM, Robotics, School Loop, Naviance and other programs. The event isOctober 21, 2017, 9 am – 3:00 pm, at the district office; 589 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale; between Hollenbeck and Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road

The Guidance Counselors will be available on Wednesday, September 20th from 8:00 - 9:00 am in Lab 076 (flex lab) to provide college application and Family Connection support. Seniors do not need to sign-up, simply show up and work on any college application. Counselors can provide assistance with everything from creating and account and starting an application, to help with a specific troublesome question on the application, or a full application review. Upcoming dates include October 25 and November 8.

All students and their families are invited to attend the District's College Fair on September 21, 2017, at Fremont High School from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in both gyms. The gyms will be open for students only during the first hour of the fair, from 6-7 PM. During the first hour, parents are invited to the Fremont High School theater for a parent forum where parents of FUHSD alumni will provide insight into the opportunities and challenges of sending students to a variety of colleges and universities throughout the United States. Both gyms will be open to parents and students in the last hour of the College Fair, 7-8 PM.

While the District is excited to be able to continue to provide this valuable informational event to our students and parents, we are aware of the challenge that the date poses for some of our families as it falls on Rosh Hashanah. Unfortunately, FUHSD was assigned this date by the consortium of colleges that schedules college fairs throughout the state. The District did immediately request another date, however with hundreds of events being scheduled each year, we were unable to secure an alternative date and time. The only other option available was for a date in November, which would have been far too late to support our families in getting the critical information they need.

Below we have provided information on several local and online college fairs which are open to the general public and which may be of interest to you and your student(s):

The Silicon Valley Fall Festival, held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Cupertino Memorial Park, will prominently feature our High School robotics, fine arts, and band programs. Students from all five High Schools will be exhibiting their artwork inside the Senior Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by to support our talented students and vote for your favorite work of art.

Back To School Night is an evening focused on meeting your student’s teachers and learning more about the curriculum and instruction that happens in the classroom. Teachers present classroom expectations and how they support students. Classroom presentations begin promptly at 7:00pm.

Parents who need individual questions answered or a conference should e-mail the teacher at a later date.

The school’s Administrative Team, Guidance Team and representatives from FUHS Foundation, PTSA, Athletic Boosters and Lynbrook Excellence will be in the cafeteria to greet parents between 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Please drop by the cafeteria to visit and enjoy light refreshments if you have time during the class schedule.

Staff and students from Link Crew will be available in the library to help parents with registering and signing up for School Loop, which is a powerful home-school communication tool.

This workshop is 3-weeks long and discussed in Mandarin Chinese. It is open to high school teens’ parents. It is focused on supporting parents and strengthening the parent-teen relationship. You might find parenting very challenging when faced with raising your child in a different culture from your own. We will also explore the culture difference and generation gap, which you might encounter during parenting. Through group discussion and interactive practice, we will
learn together and support each other to make parenting an exciting and enjoyable experience!

The classes are based on the STEP program. STEP stands for Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. This program is specifically geared for teens and has proven helpful to many. Parenting styles are discussed as well as the effects on you and your child regarding the parenting style that is used.

Participants need to come to all or the majority of all classes. There will be homework and teens will also be in attendance.

Course Book: STEP: Parenting Teenagers, copyright 1998, by Dinkmeyer and McKay. STEP Publishers. This book is required. Please purchase it and read the first chapter prior to the first class. I will have copies available for sale a week before the first class.

Richard Prinz is the Student Advocate (School Therapist) at MVHS and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Students received a School Loop email from Mr. Lee regarding Siemens Competition, Regeneron STS, and Synopsys Science Fair on Friday, August 25th. Students must read and fill out the Google Form by Friday, September 1, 2017 if they are interested in participating in the competition. Student who plan to compete in Siemens Competition or Regeneron STS are also required to attend the mandatory STEMinars meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the start of lunch in Room 002. Students who have questions, should contact Mr. Lee.

Parking passes are now available for $5. Please see Mrs. Boehm in the ASB office to fill out a form and purchase a parking pass. Valid vehicle registration is required. All students are required to purchase and display a current 2017-2018 parking permit to park in the student parking lot and students are only allowed to park in student parking lot. Cars not in compliance will be cited starting September 1st. / J. Ramirez

Lynbrook is a closed campus, except during lunch hour. This means students cannot leave campus during tutorial or brunch or if a student has an unscheduled period in their schedule. If a student is leaving campus for an appointment, the student must pick up an off campus pass from the Attendance Office prior to leaving. / E. Wong

Homework Center will begin on Monday, 8/21. Homework Center is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15pm-5pm. Students can go to the Library and work on homework before going home. Student IDs are required if students need to borrow a textbook during this time. Teacher and student tutors may not be available yet, but they will start soon. / M. Otoshi

We are aware you may have heard recent reports in the media about incidents involving serious racist and misogynistic speech on social media that occurred during this last school year at Monta Vista High School. While we are not at liberty to provide specific details about this incident due to pending litigation and the privacy rights of those students involved, we do want to emphasize that this conduct goes against everything that is at the core of our beliefs as a school and district. We do not tolerate hate, harassment or bullying, and anytime there is a threat to the safety of our students we take it seriously. Please read the attached letter from Superintendent Polly Bove for more information regarding these incidents.

Lynbrook Valkyries Dance Team invites you to come support our fundraiser on Tuesday, May 23rd from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm.30% of your purchase will be donated to the LHS Valkyries Dance Team when you eat at Pizza My Heart, 205300 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino.

Please join the Valkyries for their upcoming Spring Showcase featuring the Valkyries Dance Team and special guest performances on Saturday, May 20th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Lynbrook Gym. Doors open at 6:45 pm.

Tickets - $7 (includes a free raffle ticket) - can be purchased from any Valk or at the door. Additional raffle tickets ($1 each) can be purchased at the door for a chance to win raffle baskets, gift certificates and more.

On Saturday, June 24th at 6:00 PM, the 43rd Annual Charlie Wedemeyer High School All-Star Football game at Levi’s Stadium will feature the very best graduating high school football players in Santa Clara County. Lynbrook High School will be represented by Jeff Wallis and Dylan Bouzigues playing for the South All-Stars.

Purchase tickets using the Lynbrook High School Special Link

Press “Find Tickets”

A pop up box will ask for a promo code: enter “CWLYNBROOK”

And then enter how many tickets you need and purchase them like normal.

Any tickets purchased through that site will have $5 each directed to Lynbrook High School within 30 days after completion of the game. Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $15 for youth 18 and under. Let’s make sure there is a strong Lynbrook High School showing to cheer on Jeff and Dylan!

Youth 18 and under get unlimited rides on VTA buses and light rail, June through August for just $75. That’s the same great price as last year and a savings of $60 off the regular price of three monthly youth passes! VTA’s Summer Youth Pass is the perfect way to get to summer jobs, the movies, the mall, and all of your favorite places. Summer Youth Passes are valid from June 1 through August 31, 2017.

The 2017 Summer Youth Passes will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, May 16. Visit http://www.vta.org/syp for more information.

Course Request Verifications forms have been sent through a Chalkschool email. One parent will receive the form. Once the form is submitted then it is no longer viewable. If you want to make a copy, before you submit, download it as a PDF save to print.

CAREFULLY REVIEW YOUR COURSE REQUESTS before you submit the form electronically. At this point, courses have not been scheduled, we are simply asking you to review requests.

If you want changes, complete, sign and download to print then return this hard copy to the office by Friday, April 21, 2017. At this point, courses have not been scheduled, we are simply asking you to review requests.

There will be a basket for each alpha group on the Guidance Office counter. Please enter the office in the back and exit through the front to help with congestion.

Examples of change requests:

A class you requested is not listed, an extra class is listed and you want it removed

You are missing a required class for graduation (such as English or Social Studies)

You overloaded yourself with AP and Honors classes and have now decided to lighten your load

You want to drop one class to add another (Not All changes may be possible)

Your counselor may contact you if there are questions about your changes; otherwise, the next notification will be early AUGUST when you receive a Chalkschool form of your preliminary schedule.

If you have questions, please see your counselor Before Friday, April 21, 2017.

FREMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND EL CAMINO HOSPITAL ASPIRE PROGRAM PRESENT: "A Healthy Mind:
A Discussion with Teens and Parents on Managing Stress and Sleep,"on Monday, March 20, 2017, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Fremont High School Shannon Theater; 1279 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road
Sunnyvale.